Please note that our Return to Learn Plan is an addendum to our Student Handbook. There are a few items that have been updated to our Return to Learn Plan:
LP 1 - Arrival Procedures
Junior High Students and Senior High Students will enter through the student parking lot and front entrance doors only and proceed directly to homerooms after their COVID screening is completed. Student entry time will begin at 7:45 am. No students will be permitted into the building prior to that time.
LP 2 -Dismissal Procedures
All students will exit the building according to a staggered schedule beginning at 2:45 pm and concluding by 3:00 pm. Junior High Students and Senior High Students will exit through the student parking lot doors and front exit doors only. Car pick-up location remains the same.
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LP 5 - Signage and Travel in the Building
Students will stay to the right at all times in a single file line allowing for physical distancing. Signs are spaced throughout the building and distance markers are located 6 feet apart on the floor.
LP 17 - Classroom Environment and Spacing
Ventilation will be increased by keeping classroom doors open to hallways/corridors as practicable. This will also decrease the number of touched surfaces throughout the day.
LP 19 - Coronavirus Confidentiality & LP 21 - Communication and Quarantine
York Catholic will inform all school staff and all school parents promptly whenever a community member (staff member, student, or immediate family member of same) is diagnosed with coronavirus.
LP21 - Communication and Quarantine
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All skill levels are welcome at the York Catholic Golf Tournament on Monday, September 21, at the Out Door Country Club. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM with a Shotgun Start at 8 AM.
Click here to register by September 11.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please click here for complete details.
For more information about the tournament, contact Laurie Moir at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x322.
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 York Catholic High School is seeking to fill the following position for the 2020-2021 school year. In faith-based education, we place significant value in the cultivation of faith, mind, and heart. We take pride in partnering with our parents and the greater York Catholic community in supporting our students' scholastic and extra-curricular experiences.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the importance their position plays in all aspects of a student's developmental progress. Candidates must also be individuals rooted in faith, willing to support Gospel values, and willing to inspire students through their word and example to accept and live these values and teaching.
Cafeteria Aides
Looking for a fun part-time job where you can also see your children every day? Help prepare lunches and assist with clean-up Monday through Friday 8 AM-1 PM throughout the school year. Please send resume, Application for Non-Teaching Employment, a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to the following:
Jackie Stubbs
Cafeteria Manager
York Catholic High School
601 East Springettsbury Avenue
York, PA 17403
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 All Back-to-School forms should have been completed online by Monday, August 24. If you have not completed the forms, please do so now. It should only take approximately 5 minutes to complete the forms.
Parents of new students should receive their VISION Parent Portal account instructions this week. If you do not receive this information, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at [email protected].
Parents of students who have attended YC prior to the 2020-21 school year should use their existing VISION Parent Portal account. Do not create a new account. If you did not set-up a Parent account since your child has been a student at YC, please email Mrs. Deb Gingerich at [email protected] for instructions.
Click here to access the VISION Parent Portal. You can also access VISION by visiting the York Catholic website at www.yorkcatholic.org and clicking the VISION icon located in the bottom right corner. It is also available under Quick Links or in the Announcements section on the home page. Once you sign-in to your VISION Parent Portal, follow these steps: -
Click MORE in the upper right corner.
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Select FORMS.
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Click on the yellow CONTINUE button under the Student(s) Name.
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You will need to click on all of the links (one at a time) to complete the online forms process.
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Once you click SUBMIT, please allow time for the software to process before closing.
PLEASE NOTE: If FORMS is not showing as an option for you, it indicates you are internally listed on your student(s) profile as "Contact 2." At this time, Contact 2 cannot make changes online. If you, as Contact 2, have changes to your name, address, phone number, or email address, please contact Mrs. Deb Gingerich at [email protected]. Any changes made to Contact 2 online by Contact 1 will be verified. |
COVID-19 Required Form
The Diocese of Harrisburg requires all students (both in-school and virtual learners) to have a completed COVID-19 Acknowledgement form on file in York Catholic's main office on the first day of school. If you have not completed the form, please click here, print the form, complete it, and return it with your child to school tomorrow.
Chromebooks To expedite Chromebook distribution, we asked families to complete the Chromebook form and send it with your child on the first day of school. If you haven't already done so, please complete the form now. Be sure to make an insurance selection and be sure both the parent/guardian and the student sign the form. Students cannot receive their Chromebooks until completed forms are on file. Please click here for the Chromebook Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement form.
Chromebook Insurance
Families who chose to purchase insurance on their child's Chromebook are reminded that payment is due no later than Friday, August 28, for the coverage to begin. Please make checks out to York Catholic and include Chromebook and your child's name in the Memo section.
Virtual Distance Learning Policies and Procedures Agreement
Families selecting the Virtual Distance Learning option should have already reviewed the policies and procedures and submitted the signed Agreement form. If you haven't done so, click here for the Policies and Agreement form and return it to [email protected].
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The Lunchtime link is now available for you to deposit lunch money into your student's account. Please access the link by clicking here or clicking the Lunchtime Account link located on the homepage of the York Catholic website (www.yorkcatholic.org) in the lower right-hand corner under Quick Links. The Lunchtime Point of Sale purchasing system for student lunches is also be accessible through the Vision online parent portal.
To ensure we are using this system to its potential, everyone is required to use their Lunchtime account log in to pay for his or her lunch meals. The following policies are in place regarding Lunchtime Accounts and Balances. We encourage parents to sign up for email notification when their Lunchtime account balances are getting low.
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Checks and/or cash are not accepted in the cafeteria for food purchases during lunch periods. It is the responsibility of the student to submit a check (not cash) in a sealed envelope (clearly labeled with his/her name, grade, and student ID number) and place it in the Lunchtime box located at the Attendance table in the main lobby upon entrance to the building for the student's account to be credited. The minimum check amount is $10. Funds may not be available for 24 hours.
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It is the student and parent's responsibility to monitor the Lunchtime account online for balance information and retain a positive balance at all times.
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If a student has a lunchtime balance at $0.00 or below, they will only have the option to purchase a lunch consisting of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, and 8 oz. drink for $3.00.
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No refunds will be given during the school year. Seniors will be issued a refund on accounts with a balance of $5 or more after graduation unless they have a sibling enrolled at YC in which case the balance will be transferred to the sibling for the next school year. All underclassmen accounts will roll-over to the next school year.
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Report cards and Vision access will be held at the end of each quarter if Lunchtime balances are not current.
If you need assistance accessing your Lunchtime account, please contact Deb Gingerich at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x319.
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Class Schedule
Any request for a course change must be accompanied by a written parental request, teacher approval (as originally needed), and a $25.00 Late Roster Change Fee. Since the Main Roster is built according to the original registration of students, we cannot guarantee admission to particular classes. For incoming new students, if an error has been made in placement, teachers will initiate the needed change and no fee will be assessed. Students requesting schedule changes must do so during the Drop Add period, which ends September 18, and no changes will be made after that date. Level changes, however, will be considered into the first quarter at the discretion of the subject teacher for any student who has been inaccurately placed in a course.
Virtual & In-Class Learning Our Drop Add grace period applies to the virtual and in-person option as well. If a student opted virtual and wishes to return to in-school instruction, he or she must do so before September 18. The same applies if a student is reporting to school but wishes to change to the virtual option. Parents must email Kathy Hand at [email protected] to request a change.
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| Medical Requirements for Back-to-School |
Immunizations
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established school immunization requirements for all students. The regulations are intended to ensure that children attending school in PA are adequately protected against potential outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. A child must have the required medically-appropriate vaccines or a plan to complete those vaccines or risk exclusion from school.
Children in grades 7-12 need the following immunizations for attendance: -
4 doses of tetanus * (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
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4 doses of diphtheria* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
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4 doses of acellular pertussis* (1 dose on or after 4th birthday)
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4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)
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2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (usually given as MMR)
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3 doses of hepatitis B
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2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
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2 doses meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
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1st dose is given 11-15 years of age; a 2nd dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
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If the dose was given at 16 years of age or older, only one dose is required.
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1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) - age 11 or older
* Usually given as DTaP or DTP or DT or Td
If you submitted doctor's documentation of the administration of these vaccines previously, you do not need to repeat this step unless an additional booster or immunization is needed or has been given in the past year. (Students entering grades 10, 11, & 12 - please note the dose requirements for the MCV vaccine.) All new students must submit doctor's documentation of the dates the above doses were administered to the York Catholic nurse by August 20. If any of the required immunizations will not be given by August 20, please click here for the PLAN form to detail the dates the immunizations are scheduled to be given.
Under Pennsylvania state law, students without the required immunizations or a plan with scheduled dates of administration on file, cannot be admitted to school.
 Incoming 11th Grade Physicals The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that all children must have a medical examination upon entry into grade 11. A medical examination is also required for those children who have transferred to York into any grade from other states or from other Pennsylvania areas and who have not sent records of previous examinations. Please click here for the School Physical Form to be completed by a private physician. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 20. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school physician.
 Incoming Parents - 7th Grade Dentals The School Health Law of Pennsylvania requires that children receive a dental examination upon entry into grade 7. Please click here for the School Dental Form to be completed by a private dentist. Return the form to the school nurse no later than August 20. Any student who does not return this form will receive a medical examination by a school dentist.
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York Catholic's Back to School Night will be held Thursday, September 10, at 6 PM. Parents will meet the teachers and learn about class expectations. We look forward to seeing all of our parents! More details to follow in next week's Irish Eye e-newsletter.
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A parent must provide written or emailed notice of all absences from a scheduled school day.
Please review the following attendance policies:
Attendance From Student Handbook, pages 28-29:
Absence:
Attendance is required of all enrolled students during the days and hours school is in session. Parents/Guardians have the responsibility of ensuring their students attend and remain in school daily. Students may be excused for temporary absences when satisfactory evidence is provided to warrant a reasonable cause for the absence. Since daily instruction of material by the teacher is essential in our educational system, an absence of even one more day may, understandably, result in lower grades. More than ten days of accumulated absence is considered excessive. This limit does not include pre-approved educational trips or absence due to a death in the family. Students with a history of chronic absence may be required to provide a physician's excuse prior to the accumulation of 10 days. All Absences (within one school calendar year): -
7 absences within the school year - An email or letter will be sent to the parent/guardian intended to raise awareness and identify root causes for the absences and explain the physician's note requirement if absences exceed 10 days.
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10 days throughout the school year - An email or letter will be sent to the parent/guardian informing them a Physician's Note will be required for all future absences. Physician's notes must be on Official Physician's Office stationery. A note from a doctor/dentist does not guarantee the absence(s) will be excused.
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2 unexcused days throughout the school year - a personal contact will be made to the parent/guardian via phone call to raise awareness and establish your preferred language and mode of communication.
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3 illegal (unexcused) days throughout the school year - written notice of truancy will be made to the parent/guardian. An Attendance Improvement Conference will be recommended.
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4-5 illegal days throughout the school year - An Attendance Improvement Conference will be required at which time an Attendance Improvement Plan will be developed. Truancy citations may be filed.
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6 illegal days throughout the school year - Referrals may be made to the York County Children and Youth. Truancy citations may be filed. Parents may be cited for truant students 14 years of age and under. Parents and/or the child may be cited for truant students 15-16 years old.
For YCHS students, twenty days of absence is sufficient to warrant repeating the school year. The matter will be decided by the administration. Taken into consideration will be the frequencies of absences, reasons for the absences, attempts to make up work missed during the absences, etc. Excuses will be kept on file. Cooperation in this matter is essential because of state laws governing school attendance. Pennsylvania School Law states that "excused" absences (including partial day/lateness) include ONLY the following: -
Doctor/dentist appointments
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School scheduled educational trips
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Authorized school activities
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Illness
The school reserves the right to excuse students for any reason. Any absence with no note or approval will be marked "Non-excused" and the student will be assigned detention.
Early Dismissal/Late Arrival From Student Handbook, page 30:
When a student is absent from school or needs to be dismissed early from school or will be late arriving to school, the following procedure is to be observed: -
The parent/guardian calls the school attendance secretary. Call each day of absence by 8:30 a.m. using voice mail to give the reason for the absence, late arrival or early dismissal.
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For early dismissals, a note is required in advance of the dismissal time in order for the student to leave school property. Parents picking up children must sign students out in the Main Office. If student drivers are to transport themselves, specific permission to do so must be granted by the parent in writing.
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Upon returning to school, the student has two school days to present a note to the Attendance Secretary with the following information; failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and assigned detention.
Any student arriving to school after 10:30 a.m. is not permitted to participate in any after school events that day. Pennsylvania School Law states that "excused" absences (including partial day/lateness) include ONLY the following: -
Doctor/dentist appointments
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School scheduled educational trips
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Authorized school activities
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Illness
The school reserves the right to excuse students for any reason. After 10 days of accumulated lateness to school (excused and/or unexcused combined), a physician's excuse will be required for each additional absence.
Tardiness From Student Handbook, page 30:
Tardiness is lateness due to negligence. Students should not be admitted late to homeroom without a pass. Verbal warnings may be given the first and second times a student is tardy. The third tardy and all subsequent negligence of this nature for the year will result in the student being assigned to detention. If a student is tardy more than ten times during the school year, tardiness becomes a major infraction and will result in four days' detention for each subsequent day of lateness.
College Visits From Student Handbook, page 31:
Any student wishing to visit a college must have a note from a parent requesting a visit to the college two days in advance. The student will then receive a "college visit" form from his or her Guidance Counselor. This form must be submitted on time to be excused for the visit. The Admissions Office of the college will verify the visit on the form. Two college visits will be permitted per year. Students are required to obtain work in advance. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a "non-excused" absence and teachers will not be required to accept work. If the visit is two days or more, the student must obtain a trip form from the Studies Office. |
| Dress Code & Phys. Ed. Uniforms |
Dress Code
Students are reminded to be dressed in full uniform on the first day of school. Please click here for the 2020-2021 York Catholic Student Handbook. The Dress Code is detailed on pages 16-20.
Orders placed with FlynnO'Hara after July 31 cannot be guaranteed delivery by the first day of school. Families who do not have the proper uniforms as a result of this should contact Dean of Students, Mr. Brad Hayek, at [email protected].
Phys. Ed. Uniforms
Phys. Ed. uniforms are available for purchase through the online YC Spirit Store which can be accessed from the front page of the YC website or by clicking here. Sports apparel is also available through the same link. Families can select their garment of choice and add whichever sports logo they prefer!
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A limited supply of dress-code-approved masks from the Spirit Store are available for purchase at York Catholic. Please email Laurie Moir at [email protected] or [email protected] with style choice, quantity, student name, and student homeroom. Payment is required upon delivery to the student.
Face Mask
$6
Face Mask
with Nose Piece
$8
Gaiter
$10
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Students are reminded their Summer Reading and Math assignments are due Friday, August 28. Each current student has received information regarding their assignments. The assignments are also available on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org in the Announcements section, titled, "Summer Assignments," and on the Forms & Documents page in the Course Related section.
Please note, an error was noted on the Incoming 8th Grade Math Assignment that has now been corrected.
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Seniors wishing to take the SAT can do it at York Catholic on Wednesday, October 14. Two test options are available. Please click here for more information and the form to complete and return by Monday, September 14. Questions can be directed to Kathy Hand, Director of Studies, at [email protected] or 717-846-8871 x313.
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Any senior who did not get their yearbook picture taken will receive a postcard from Prestige by Lifetouch with your rescheduled time on Saturday, September 26. If you do not receive this postcard, or if you need to have your previous picture re-taken, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
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| Fall Sports Opening Dates |
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced fall sports seasons may begin August 24. York Catholic will follow the directives of the York-Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association (YAIAA) league that announced the beginning of the fall sports season for York County and Adams County teams will begin as follows: Varsity football heat acclimation practice will now begin Monday, August 31, with all other Fall sports teams beginning practice on Friday, September 4. For exact practice times, contact the head coach or Josh Cross at
[email protected] or 717-846-8871 x330.
Student-athletes and parents are reminded that temperatures must be taken prior to arriving for workouts and must be reported to YC personnel upon arrival for record keeping. Masks and filled water bottles are required for each workout session. Student and staff safety is of utmost importance. We appreciate your cooperation with this protocol.
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| The Catholic Witness Survey |
 The Catholic Witness newspaper is conducting a survey of its readers and participation is encouraged. The survey is anonymous and will provide The Witness with important information as plans are made for the future of the paper. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey online at http://survey.hbgdiocese.org/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=mlLJ65m. |
 Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the home page of the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. |
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York Catholic High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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